As part of the Art Dealer’s Association of Canada’s National Art Hop, join us for an artist’s talk with respected New Brunswick ceramist Karen Burk in her new show, Clay • Colour • Gesture • Fire on Sunday, April 28th at 3 pm.
Discover Burk’s process through years of experimentation with glazes, forms, and firing. Learn all about her evolving approach to ceramics as she draws inspiration from expressionist painters of the 1960s, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Joan Mitchel. We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!
On Feb 8th at 8 pm, don’t miss out! Join us earlier for a pre-show drink and an exclusive tour of our ceramic studio. “The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down” presents the talents of ten of Canada’s top potters, engaging in a thrilling competition against each other and the clock to craft awe-inspiring works of art. Adapted from the esteemed British format, this Canadian version brings a unique charm, having consistently excelled in the UK with five successful seasons.
Hosted by the gifted Jennifer Robertson and featuring Seth Rogen as a guest judge and executive producer, the show guarantees to enthrall audiences with its exceptional fusion of creativity and competition. Noteworthy among the contestants is Michael Wood, our very own Ceramics Arts Coordinator. As these artisans embark on a journey of skill, innovation, and artistic expression, “The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down” is poised to make a lasting impression on both participants and viewers alike. Cheers to an unforgettable evening of artistry and competition!
A new CBC show, The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down, will be premiering in February, and New Brunswick potters will be well represented, with three appearing on the show!
Michael Wood of Salisbury, Elsa Maria Valiñas of Fredericton, and Andrew McCullough, also of Fredericton, will all be competing.
Best of luck to all three!
The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down will be coming to CBC and CBC Gem on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 8pm.
September 10, 2023
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September 24, 2023
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The 10th Annual Square Foot Show will be the grand finale of the 2023 season at the Grand Manan Art Gallery. This show is popular with both artists and visitors to the Gallery. The objective is to pack as much punch as possible into one square foot of space. We welcome a variety of artwork — paintings, drawings, photographs, fiber art, ceramics, wood, and mixed media pieces, but there is one stipulation. The outside dimensions of the artwork (including any frame) must measure 12 inches by 12 inches.
This event is a major fund raiser for the gallery. Up to four pieces may be submitted, and all the artwork will be priced at $200. There will be an entry fee of $10 per piece, and a modest 25% commission on sales. Gallery visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite pieces, and People’s Choice Awards of $200, $150 and $100 will be given for the three most popular works in the show.
If you wish to participate in the Square Foot Show, download an entry form from our website and submit it to the Gallery office by September 4. The Entry Fee of $10 per submission is payable by e-transfer gmag2121@gmail.com, or cheque made payable to the Gallery and mailed to the Treasurer:
Grand Manan Art Gallery 10 Marathon Lane Grand Manan, NB E5G 3A3.
Artwork must reach the Gallery by September 8.
For the convenience of mainland artists, artwork may be taken to By The Sea Framing, 122 Water Street, St. Andrews, NB on September 6 or 7. By-The-Sea is currently open by appointment as their building is under construction, and artists are advised to call Rebecca at (506) 529-8700 to arrange a time for delivering their work
AX is pleased to offer a build-a-mug workshop. AX’s new ceramics centre coordinator, Alana Wilson, will walk participants through the step by step process of handbuilding a mug and decorating it with underglazes. Participants will leave their beautiful creations to be fired and glazed, and they will be available to pick up the following week.
This workshop is recommended for anyone who wants to build and decorate their own mug and make a fun evening of it.
If you have any questions, or if you need help filling out the online form, please contact us at mailto:info@axartscentre.ca or 433-8351.
On December 1, join us at AX in Sussex as we welcome Mug Shots to the gallery for the second year. Mug Shots is a group show that supports our charitable organization and artists through art sales, highlighting seven New Brunswick ceramics artists and potters. From emerging artists to internationally-celebrated names, this show features works by:
Courtney Atyeo
Carolyn Saunders
Darren Emenau
Megan MacKinley
Krysta Oland
Danika Vautour
There’s something for everyone – Mug Shots features small works that make the ideal gift for yourself or family and friends while showcasing the top-tier pottery and ceramic wares made right here in New Brunswick by professional artists and craftspeople.
A portion of all proceeds will go to supporting the artists and the AX charitable organization.
August 6, 2022
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August 7, 2022
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Watch as painter, potters, mixed fibre artists, jewellers, and wood carvers create. Items for sale. Gallery featuring the works of Vita Plume, Nancy Blanchard-MacDonald, and Judy Blake.
Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th, 11am – 5pm.
Brian Dykeman’s Woodland Creations; Renata Britez, RB Designs; fibre artist Megan MacKinley of Mackinley Ceramics; Jim Larson of Shehaweh Treasures; Patty Belyea Goodine, painter; Five Crows Silver, silversmith; Ralph Simpson, wood fibre artist; Susean Belyea, painter; Maria Guevera or Maru Pottery, Alexandra Stesmans Torcat of Alexandra T Jewelry; and Carole Lulham of Mosaics in Nature.
October 21, 2022
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October 23, 2022
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In 2021, AX conducted a survey of potters, ceramists, and other industry professionals in the Atlantic Canada region. The results were clear: a need for a tighter, stronger ceramics community. In response, AX is offering the only ceramics conference in Atlantic Canada, and the first in decades.
Your conference registration pass includes a welcome kit and all activities associated with the October 21-23 event, including a panel discussion, keynote address, presentations, workshops, a Powning Designs studio tour, networking opportunities, and a live music concert. We will also provide a light breakfast and a lunch on both Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend is all about fostering community, with opportunities for networking, professional development, and making connections with other artists in the field of ceramics. We look forward to hosting you for the inaugural AX Ceramics Conference: Creative Connections 2022, generously supported by Tucker’s Pottery Supplies, October 21-23, 2022.
Contact us if you have any questions, or call (506) 433-8351.
Join us for the public opening from 4-6pm on May 5
Masks required for entrance to the George Fry Gallery, 408 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B.
NBCCD’s first ceramics show in four years is unearthed at the George Fry Gallery on May 5.
Ceramics Studio Head, Liz Demerson and her faculty, technicians, and students are ready to open the doors to the public to reveal new works after a long hiatus due in part to the pandemic. In the spring of 2020, the doors of the college shut when the COVID-19 lockdown hit New Brunswick. This included the George Fry Gallery.
“Our show was slated for May 2020,” said Demerson, “and we were shut down because of the pandemic. Our last showing was in September 2018, and it was called 900 Degrees and Rising. It featured a variety of New Brunswick Artists.”
Each of the eight studios at the college have an exhibition in the George Fry Gallery bi-annually. The studios can choose to exhibit student work, work from alumni to inspire students by showing them successful practice in their field from graduates of their program, or choose to show work from invited professional artists in their field, also to inspire and teach students.
Demerson said this exhibition is about the last two years of learning and in making pots. With many ups and downs throughout our pandemic-ridden ceramics journey, this exhibition presents an overall feeling of that experience.
“Here, you will see the drive to create, the love of the material and the process, the persistence and tenacity in our personalities and the obsession with clay and pots. We all have the ceramics bug, and we just can’t stop,” said Demerson.
The students and staff in the Ceramics Studio are excited for the future and feel proud of our accomplishments, she said. The cultural trend towards local is invigorating and encouraging and we can’t wait to be a part of that trend as people realize the increased quality of life achieved by using local handmade ceramics.
“Here is the heart and soul of the last two years of our lives. Here is what got us through this mess of a time,” said Demerson. “Here are our pots.”
